The average train between Manchester and Dunstable takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Dunstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 2:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Manchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Manchester to Dunstable train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Manchester and Dunstable is 211.7 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leagrave via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 10m.
